Ravens: Projecting Every Starter And The Next Man Up

Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) hands off to running back Justin Forsett (29) during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) hands off to running back Justin Forsett (29) during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Running Backs:

1. Justin Forsett: The Ravens backfield is loaded with talent. The good news for Justin Forsett is that the Ravens love him. Forsett is a perfect fit for the Ravens zone-blocking scheme. Harbaugh also puts a lot of trust in veteran running backs. The Ravens have young talent behind Forsett, but he will remain the number one guy. Remember, Willis McGahee got most of the workload in Ray Rice’s rookie season.

Forsett has patience and vision. Those are without a doubt his best attributes. These two traits are why he seldom gets caught in the backfield. Forsett has averaged an incredible 4.9 yards per carry in two seasons in Baltimore.

2. Javorius Allen: There will be a stiff competition for the number two running back spot. Kenneth Dixon is a dazzling talent, but for now, let’s give it to the known commodity. Allen stepped up when Forsett broke his arm in week 11. He rushed for 514 yards and two touchdowns. His biggest impact though, may have been as a receiver out of the backfield. Allen had 45 receptions for 353 yards and two touchdowns.

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